Arizona
Cardinals
3-2
38
FINAL
37
Tampa Bay
Buccaneers
4-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Divisional Round matchup, the Arizona Cardinals narrowly defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 38-37, advancing to the next stage of the playoffs. This game was a testament to the high stakes of the postseason, with both teams showing resilience and determination to claim victory.
Offensively, both quarterbacks showcased their skills, but it was Carson Beck of the Cardinals who stole the spotlight with four touchdown passes, leading his team to a crucial win. Jeremiyah Love also made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 126 rushing yards, while Bucky Irving from the Buccaneers put on a receiving clinic with 204 yards, keeping Tampa Bay competitive until the final whistle.
Defensively, the game was marked by key plays that shifted momentum. Budda Baker's interception proved to be a pivotal moment, halting a promising Buccaneers drive and allowing the Cardinals to capitalize. Although Yaya Diaby recorded two sacks for Tampa Bay, it was ultimately Arizona's ability to make plays when it mattered most that secured their victory in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 20 | 13 | 65% | 329 | 4 | 1 | 127.0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 31 | 19 | 61% | 312 | 4 | 1 | 121.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 17 | 126 | 7.4 | 31 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 18 | 117 | 6.5 | 23 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Carson Beck | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucky Irving | HB | 6 | 204 | 34.0 | 162 | 4 | 68 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 10 | 186 | 18.6 | 40 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 3 | 69 | 23.0 | 42 | 0 | 54 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 22 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 9 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Tutu Atwell | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Yaya Diaby | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Melton | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Parrish | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Gibbens | MIKE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vita Vea | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baron Browning | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kitan Crawford | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wydett Williams Jr. | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roy Lopez | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Blount | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demonte Capehart | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Ryland | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 27 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 60 |

